Removing Paint Background

[pacu22]

I have a 210 gallon acrylic tank with a blue background and I am tired of it and want to make it black.
My question is: Can I remove the paint with the tank filled?
I have no where to put my monsters while I remove and re-paint the tank.
Second question: How do I remove the paint?
It appears to have been put on with a brush and I have managed to remove a small amount with my finger nail.
Anything is helpful .
Thanks

 

[cypher1024]

If it's been brushed on, you're in luck. A little bit of time with a razor blade and you should have it clean.

 

[Danny Monster]

razorrrrrr

 

[pacu22]

Can I take it off and apply a new layer with the water still in the tank?

 

[pacu22]

bump

 

[jrpsaros]

I don't see why you shouldn't be able to. Only thing I can think of is that the moisture may "wick" through the glass and cause the paint not to dry properly.

 

[pacu22]

I don't see why you shouldn't be able to. Only thing I can think of is that the moisture may "wick" through the glass and cause the paint not to dry properly.

It's actually acrylic, but ok. I just wanted to make sure. I have actually decided to just go with a vinyl background.

 

[BODYDUB]

Acrylic?! You might wanna hold off with the razor till someone comes in here and says it's ok. It may scratch all to hell...........

 

[pacu22]

Acrylic?! You might wanna hold off with the razor till someone comes in here and says it's ok. It may scratch all to hell...........

Well...I haven't started yet. Any other ideas?

 

[G-Code]

I peeled the paint off the back of mine after I applied it and let it dry for a couple days. I did paint it with my tank full and running with no problem. The paint I used was latex based so it kinda peeled off in big pieces... just took a time to get it off with the tank being close to the wall. I would recommend using a roller and latex paing when you get the paint removed. But definitely dont use a razor on acrylic. Good luck.